Synonyms for

Twitching

Verb / ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ / Another word for twitching — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'twitching' is the act of making sudden, quick movements.

Synonyms & similar words

pinch twinge squeeze flip jerk tweet nip twitch vellication jerking trembling convulsing quivering shaking shivering spasming flinching shuddering quaking jolting jittering throbbing vibrating pulsating shaking wriggling flickering tremoring flapping

Example sentences

  1. The cat's tail was twitching with excitement.
  2. He couldn't control the twitching of his eyebrows.
  3. The rabbit's nose was twitching as it sniffed the air.
  4. She felt a twitching sensation in her leg.
  5. His fingers started twitching nervously before the performance.

Quotes

  • "The twitching of a few muscles could bestow on you a whole world of pain."
  • "The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves." - Steven Spielberg
  • "The twitching of the curtain caught his attention and he saw her staring at him." - Agatha Christie

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